Soho Road

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Date:1960 - 1969 (c.)

Description:This photograph of Soho road was taken from outside Handsworth Library facing towards Hockley, probably in the 1960's. The Elite Cinema can be clearly seen on the left and on the right the shop sign at number 141 for Jubilee Dry Cleaners can also be distinguished. Number 141 is now a takeaway food shop called Spices.


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1700s
The Waggon and Horses
The Waggon and Horses

Originally built about 1700 and demolished in 1870. Handsworth Council House and ...

1860s
Waggon and Horses, Soho Road
Waggon and Horses, Soho Road

A rare photograph of the Waggon and Horses on Soho Road. Originally built about ...

1960s
Handsworth Council House
Handsworth Council House

This upper chamber of the Council House was originally part of Handsworth Library. ...

1980s
Handsworth Council House and Library, Soho Road
Handsworth Council House and Library, Soho Road

A photograph of Handsworth Council House and Library taken in the late 1980's. ...

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Image courtesy of: Local Studies and History Department

Donor ref:LSH WPS (3/1219)

Source: Local Studies and History Department

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